The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CEN
TENNIAL.

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CEN
TENNIAL.
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The celebration of the one hun
dredth anniversary of the adoption
of the Constitution of the United
States, to be held in Philadelphia,
September 18th, 10th and 18th,
promises to he one of tie most inter
esting events that ever occurred in
this country, and will rank second
only to the great Centennial of 1876.
The Commission, composed of some
of the foremost men in the land, is
fully organized, the President of the
United States, and his cabinet are in
cordia! CO operation, and the Cover
nors of all the States are aiding in
the execution of the general plan.
A larger number OF troops of diff
ferent States will doubtless partici-
pate in the military feature, than
were eyer gathered before on a civic
occasion; the industrial display is
expected to be the finest and most
comprehensive ever seen in this city,
and the commemorative services,
presided over by the Chief Magistrate
and addressed by Mr.. Justice Miller
of the Supreme Court, will be the
most imposing ceremony ever held in
America.
The programme as outlined by the
Commission is as follows
The 18th of September is assigned
for professional industrial display
This display, moving in long process
sion, mounted upon cars prepared
for the purpose, and accompanied by
various civic organizations, promises
to be feature of brilliant and his
torie interest. In the evening of
chat day the Governor of Pennsyl-
vsnia will hold public reception in
homer of the Governors of the States
and Territories present at the cele
bration.
The 10th of September is assigned
for the military parade, and review
of the regiments and companies of
militia of the several States and Ter.
ritories, accompanied by their respec.
tive Governors and stats, and by
detachments from the army and navy
Of the United States, detailed for
that occasion. From the returns
already received the commission ex-
poets the presence of from ten to fif-
teen thousand State troops. One
State alone offers seven thousand
troops in honor of the occasion. 1t
is also intended, if practicable, to IL
lustrate in this parade the contrast
netween the military arms and equip
ments of Revolutionary times and
those of the present day. The CO.
operation of the army and navy of
the United States has been assured
to the Commission. In the evening
of the same day will occur a public |
reception in honor of the President
of the United States, with the GOV.
ernors, representatives of foreign |
governments, military, &c.
The 18th of September is devoted |
to the special services of commemor.
alton, at which the President of the |
Uaited States will preside. The
grafton will be pronounced by Mr.. |
Justice Miller, of the Supreme Court |
of the United States. In addition
there will be poem, national hymns,
vocal and instrumental music, sc.
Various other entertainments are Of
fered by citizens during the progress |
of the celebration.
In order to accommodate the vast |
multitude of people who will desire
to witness and participate in this
national tete in honor of liberty, the
Railroad Company will |
sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia
from all stations on their lines east
of Pittsburg and Erie September Sth
to 18th, good to return until the 22d,
inclusive, at two cents per mile.
Special excursions by special
trains from various points will be ar
the details of which will be
published later through the press
and other means of public announce
ment.
In the meantime it will be we'll to
underline the dates, and arrange to
visit the city as spectator of the
great demonstration, which appeals
to the patriotism of every American,
as well as every friend of freedom.